Sunnyside neighborhood landmark removed

After welcoming family and guests to the home of Dr. Richard and Mary Beth Kirk for nearly 45 years, “The Krazy K Ranch” sign came down last Friday morning. The sign, made of a split log and carved by the late Dr. Kirk, was created to celebrate the blended Kirk family and as an invitation to visiting neighborhood children, said Mrs. Kirk. She said the log was removed for safety reasons. It will be used in part of the landscaping at the West Riverside Avenue yard in Sunnyside. Helping with the process were neighbors Ruben Hernandez (in the front loader) and his father Oscar Hernandez. Also pictured are Mrs. Kirk and neighbor Madison Marro (far right).